The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a nonbinding resolution supporting a two-state solution on Friday.
Delegates voted shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly rejected the idea of Palestinian statehood.
Out of 193 member states, 142 supported the New York Declaration, while 10 opposed and 12 abstained.
France and Saudi Arabia presented the resolution, which recognized an independent Palestinian state under Palestinian Authority control.
The text condemned the Hamas assault on southern Israel on October 7, demanding accountability for the attack.
It also denounced Israel’s siege and starvation campaign in Gaza, which created a humanitarian disaster.
Path to Governance and Ceasefire
The declaration outlined the Palestinian Authority’s role in administering all Palestinian territories after a ceasefire in Gaza.
It called for Hamas to surrender its weapons, relinquish power in Gaza, and release all hostages immediately.
The plan proposed forming a transitional administrative committee to guide governance during the ceasefire period.
International Protection and Oversight
The resolution recommended a UN-backed mission to shield Palestinian civilians and guarantee safety for both populations.
It urged support for a peaceful transfer of authority to the Palestinian Authority under international supervision.
The declaration emphasized monitoring the ceasefire and ensuring both sides commit to a long-term peace framework.
